Re: How can a CNS specialize in otology, otoneurology, or neurotology? Originally Posted by traumaRUs
Hmmm - good questions. I'm an adult health CNS and there might be an advanced ENT specialty certification. I did a quick google search and didn't find anything about advanced practice nursing but here is the link for the ENT nurses organization:
http://www.healthfinder.gov/orgs/HR3263.htm
Thank you for the link. After searching the organization's site, I found this:
"The National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN) endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification by examination for all otorhinolaryngology and head-neck registered nurses. Certification is one part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competence in a specialized area of practice. Board certification in otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing is highly valued and provides formal recognition of basic otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing knowledge.
The Certification Program is sponsored by the National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN). The Certification Examination for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses is administered for the NCBOHN by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), 1350 Broadway - 17th Floor, New York, New York 10018, (212) 356-0660 (212) 356-0660,
www.ptcny.com. Questions concerning the examination should be referred to PTC."
I'm still not sure how they get cetified, though...
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